US Bridges

RTE 9W over Rockland Lake Outlet

Good

Rockland County, New York · 1.6 MI S JCT Rts 9W+303 · Structure no. 000000001007110

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,561
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 9W over Rockland Lake Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 9W over Rockland Lake Outlet in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,561 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,185 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 9W
CrossesRockland Lake Outlet
Location1.6 MI S JCT Rts 9W+303
RouteU.S. Route 9W
Coordinates41.15113, -73.92771
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,561 (2021)
Projected traffic9,185 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 9W over Rockland Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 9W over Rockland Lake Outlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 9W over Rockland Lake Outlet carry?

About 7,561 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 9W over Rockland Lake Outlet?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 9W over Rockland Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.